EPISODE · Dec 29, 2025 · 6 MIN
E16: Wine, Why You Gotta Be Like That? (Alcohol, Hormones, and the Midlife Hangover They Didn’t Warn You About)
from Unmute Your Midlife · host Joyce McCall
Does one glass of wine now feel like four? Welcome to midlife. In this episode, we talk about how alcohol interacts with estrogen, cortisol, and sleep during perimenopause and menopause. Learn why hangovers hit harder, sleep gets worse, and moods shift, along with how to enjoy alcohol more mindfully without sacrificing your energy, sleep, or sanity.Topics include alcohol and hormones, midlife sleep disruption, anxiety after drinking, blood sugar crashes, and practical strategies for drinking smarter. If you wanted to know more about the 30-day healthy living group click here.Message me here!Your next step: If this episode named something you've been carrying quietly start with the 14-Day Energy Pattern Audit. It's the fastest way to see exactly where your energy is leaking so you know what to address first.👉 Grab the 14-Day Energy Pattern AuditReady to go deeper? Book an Unmute Session and let's map out what recalibration actually looks like for you. 👉 Book your Unmute SessionSubscribe to Unmute Your Midlife for weekly episodes on energy, identity, and what midlife looks like when you stop negotiating your value.Find me on Instagram or YouTube.
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Does one glass of wine now feel like four? Welcome to midlife. In this episode, we talk about how alcohol interacts with estrogen, cortisol, and sleep during perimenopause and menopause. Learn why hangovers hit harder, sleep gets worse, and moods shift, along with how to enjoy alcohol more mindfully without sacrificing your energy, sleep, or sanity. Topics include alcohol and hormones, midlife sleep disruption, anxiety after drinking, blood sugar crashes, and practical strategies for drinking...
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E16: Wine, Why You Gotta Be Like That? (Alcohol, Hormones, and the Midlife Hangover They Didn’t Warn You About)
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